Hanson Creek Dam

Montana — Fergus County — HANSON CREEK

Location

StateMontana
CountyFergus
RiverHANSON CREEK
Coordinates46.99900, -109.33620

Physical Characteristics

NID Height72 ft
Dam Height61 ft
Dam Length759 ft
NID Storage860 acre-ft
Max Storage860 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 15, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1974
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF LEWISTOWN
Other NameBig Spring Creek - Hanson

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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